US Universal Healthcare: How are we going to pay for it?

[SamuelRSmith]

Soleron said:

HappySqurriel said:

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Well, the Military Budget in the United States was a little over $500 Billion in 2006 and Healthcare costs were $2.2 Trillion in 2007 so I doubt that cutting the Military Budget would have the effect that some (uninformed) people believe it would

How about military budget = zero? I see no reason to have one. Britain too.

I disagree. I believe that while your nation has prosperity/stability, you should use the resources on spreading that stability around the world.

I don't believe in the lines of "it's not our war" - forget nations and states - these are just man-made phenomena, and think about humanity as a whole, and think about fighting to improve the lives of civilians around the world - even if they're not your citizens.